NEW CHAPTER! I wrote this instead of doing homework… Let's hope that doesn't come back to bit e me in the ass xD

Enjoy!

Updated: 10/13/2012

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"Uh…" Benny said, looking at Ethan in surprise. "You just … kissed me."

"We can pretend it never happened!" Ethan exclaimed hurriedly with a shake of his head. "Nothing … nothing happened. Especially since you didn't like it…"

"Woah woah WOAH," Benny said, grabbing the freaking out boy's hand. "I did like it. Trust me on that… I was just in shock. But..."

"Oh no. But's are never good." Benny just smiled softly.

"But, I think we should hold off on … us, until we get this Rory thing under control. I don't want you getting hurt because of me." Ethan nodded in understanding.

"You're right. I'm sorry. I … I shouldn't have done that."

"No, it was fine. Really."

"Really?"

"Yes. Okay?" Ethan nodded and smiled as Benny hugged him and kissed his forehead. "When things get under control, we'll have a REAL first kiss. Promise."

…

Ethan and Jane had fallen asleep, and Benny kept himself awake by watching lame T.V., when a fast and harsh knock sounded on the door. Untangling himself from Ethan's sleeping form, he got up and slowly opened the door.

"You. Where's Ethan?" Rory said with a harsh tone to his voice.

"You. What do you want?"

"Ethan. Get OUT OF THIS HOUSE. I'll take care of him now."

"No you won't. You come anywhere near him, and I'll punch you in the jaw as many times as I need to."

"Ethan is MINE. He's been mine for years."

"And now, he's mine."

"Have you had him the way I have?"

"No, and I won't until we're in a happy, HEALTHY relationship."

"Which will never happen with me around."

"Then maybe you should leave again."

"You can't get rid of me that easily," he said, turning to leave. "Ethan is mine. Don't you forget it. There's no one like him. Trust me, I've looked."

That sentence stayed in Benny's mind for the rest of the night. He knew there was something in that simple sentence that meant something big.

Something that he had to find out.

...

Saturday morning, when Ethan woke up, Benny was gone, but there was a note on his pillow.

Grandma needed my help today so went home for a bit. Come by later though, got something to talk to you about.

Benny

Ethan smiled and quickly got dressed to head over to Benny's house. Before he could even knock the door swung open to reveal a dusty Benny.

"What happened to you?" Ethan asked, trying not to laugh at the boy he had grown to like.

"Grandma had me help her clean the attic," he said as coughed up some dust. "But come on! I had an … epiphany last night! I think I know how to get rid of our Rory problem," Benny said as he shook his head, making dust fly everywhere.

"What do you mean?"

"Rory came by last night when you fell asleep."

"Oh no. What happened?"

"Nothing thankfully. But. He said something that just … stuck with me. And I think I know what he meant."

"What did he say?"

"He told me, and I quote, "Ethan is mine. Don't you forget it. There's no one like him. Trust me, I've looked."

"I know he thinks I'm his. What's that have to do with anything?"

"He said he's looked… what if he found someone to replace you when he moved?"

"You mean… You think he found someone else to … do that to?"

"I think so. But the only way I could know for sure is to get a hold of his cell phone…"

"You want me to get it for you don't you?"

"Smart and beautiful. Just my type," Benny said with a smile, making Ethan smile back and laugh a little bit.

"I guess… I can try."

"Thank you."

…

Monday during lunch found Rory glued to Ethan's side as usual; but, when the blonde boy wasn't looking, Ethan snuck his hand into his jacket pocket and slowly took the phone, hoping he didn't notice.

"I'm gonna run to the bathroom. I'll be right back," Ethan said with a forced smile as he took off away from Rory, who stared at him suspiciously. Ethan quickly departed from the lunch room and found Benny's locker, quickly opening it with the combination the tall boy had given him and placing the phone in there before slamming the locker closed. Letting out a relieved sigh, he began to make his way back to the cafeteria.

"Where do you think you're going?" Rory said, seeming to appear out of nowhere.

"Back to lunch…"

"Hmm. What were you doing out here?"

"Bathroom."

"Sure…" he said, walking towards Ethan. "Come with me. We need to … talk."

"No, Rory, not in school!" Ethan exclaimed, attempting to pull his arm out of the blonde's grasp to no avail. "Please."

"Ethan, Ethan, Ethan… When will you learn?" Rory said, finding the nearest supply closet and pushing the dark-haired into the dark closet, quickly following. Turning on the light, he smirked at Ethan. "You know you like it like this."

"No, you're wrong." Rory just shook his head and forced his lips onto Ethan's. Ethan pushed away and wiped his lips. He knew he was going to regret what he was about to say, but he didn't care. "Benny's a better kisser than you." Rory's smile fell and he slammed Ethan against the wall.

"You've kissed him?" he said, hands finding Ethan's throat. "When?"

"Does it matter?" Rory let out an angry growl as Ethan closed his eyes.

Just keep them close and imagine you're somewhere else.

…

Benny had stayed in the library during lunch but left early to see if Ethan left the phone in his locker. Seeing it, he smiled victoriously as he pocketed it. Heading to the cafeteria, he didn't see Ethan or Rory anywhere, which instantly worried him. Heading towards Ethan's locker, he passed a supply closet when he heard a whimper.

"Ethan," he whispered to himself as he attempted to open the door; it wouldn't budge. Something was blocking it. Hitting his shoulder against it again and again, it finally began to crack and give in. Finally, with an audible "oomph", he got the door open. He found Rory zipping back up his jeans with a satisfied smile on his face and Ethan…

Ethan was bound with duct-tape to a metal bookshelf, mouth taped closed. His clothes were strewn all over the small closet, and he had even more bruises and what looked like bite marks all over his body. Benny slipped off his jacket and covered Ethan with it before slowly pulling the tape off. He then turned to Rory, who had closed the door again.

"How could you do this to him?"

"It was your fault."

"My fault…?"

"He said you were a better kisser. I had to prove him wrong," Rory said with a bitter smirk. "And he enjoyed every minute of it. Whether he'll admit it or not." Rory then left, leaving the two brunettes alone in the small closet.

"It was my fault. You still got hurt because of me," Benny said as he got Ethan free from his bounds. "I'm so sorry."

"No, it wasn't you're fault. I taunted him. I knew what would happen. But… I couldn't resist teasing him. You really are a better kisser," Ethan said as he and Benny gathered his clothes.

"Well thank you, but I don't want you getting hurt anymore."

"Hopefully if you're plan works then I'll be free of this."

…

Well, there's that.

But, Benny DOES have a plan.

Let's hope it works out right?

-JustMe133